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MapQuest vs Apple Maps: catalog facts
MapQuest	Apple Maps
Best for: Planning road trips in North America from a browser	Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation
Free Free to use and supported by advertising.	Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	macOS, iOS, Web
Route planner for multi-stop trips Live traffic and road conditions All 3 strengths for MapQuest Route planner for multi-stop trips Live traffic and road conditions Web and mobile apps	Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration All 4 strengths for Apple Maps Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration Web version for use from any browser Guides and place recommendations
Advertising throughout the site Focused mainly on the United States and Canada	Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MapQuest mapquest.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Maps maps.apple.com apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-maps/id915056765 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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